USDA Food and Nutrition Services

VISION

The Nez Perce Tribe USDA Food and Nutrition Services - Food
Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR) is designed to promote a
general welfare and to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation's
Indian population by raising the levels of nutrition among eligible low-income
households living on or near an Indian reservation. The Nez Perce Tribe
Food Distribution Program provides two distribution locations at the
headquarters in Lapwai and satellite office in Kamiah.

GOALS

The Nez Perce Tribe USDA Food and Nutrition Services - Food
Distribution Program are taking steps toward meeting the needs of single and
family households by providing valuable information on nutrition education,
proper food handling, storage safety, menu planning for special dietary needs,
making home deliveries to shut-ins and provide a well balanced food package
through use of audio-visual aids, brochures or hands on cooking demonstrations
that will enhance a healthier life styles.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

The Nez Perce Tribe USDA Food and Nutrition Services
provides surplus commodity foods to needy families on or near the Nez Perce
Indian Reservation.

STAFF

Georgia Barros, FDP Director

Tony Dick, Warehouse Manager

Kim Young, Records Certifier

Tony Domebo, Assist. Warehouseman

Jeremy Davis, Office Assistant I

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Food Distribution provides a commodity food package to
low-income families who meet the eligibility requirements. Outreach shall
inform potentially eligible household re: food program. Referral
shall obtain information about general requirements of other available
assistance programs. Bilingual outreach, certification material & staff or
interpreter as specified. Nutrition Education shall provide the benefits
of USDA commodities and how they can be used to contribute to a nutritious diet.
Cook books are available.